Cr Jane Erkens

Councillor Jane Erkens was first elected to Local Government in May 2022 and was re-elected in 2024.

Cr Erkens moved to the South Burnett area in 1980 and has been involved in many organisations as President, Vice President and Secretary over the years.

Cr Erkens has had a significant influence on community events and was instrumental in the establishment of The Shed, a readily available avenue for budding musicians, singers and poets to express themselves.

Cr Erkens won a Local Achiever Award for Nanango in 2016 for  her commitment to various organisations including Pony Club, The Chamber of Commerce, Community Consultative Committee, the South Burnett Health Council, South  Burnett Masters Swimming Club and the Nanango Darts Club.

Cr Erkens was awarded a Heritage Award for community by Nanango Tourism & Development Association (NaTDa).

Cr Erkens represents Division 1 which includes the localities of Barkers Creek Flat, Booie, Bullcamp, Corndale, Glen Devon, Hodgeleigh, Johnstown, Kunioon, East Nanango, Runnymede, Sandy Ridges, Wattle Camp, Wyalla and a major part of the Nanango Township. 

Contact Cr Erkens on 0417 767 444 / div1@sbrc.qld.gov.au